Microbes often suffer from negative press but guess what, only 5% actually cause disease and many more are very helpful.
These fascinating microscopic organisms are necessary for us to survive. This interactive section allows you to explore further the secret world of microbes, see how STI aware you are and collect a whole load of fascinating facts about microbes to impress your friends with. There are also some handy revision tips.
Take a peek down the microscope and explore further the secret world of microbes.
With STIs on the rise it is important that we are all STI aware. Take the quiz and see how much you know.
Key facts and important ideas that will help with last minute revision about microbiology
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Loads of interesting, disgusting and funny facts about microbes - just what you need to impress your friends with (or bore them to death)!
Food for thought – bread, ginger beer and yoghurt are all made using microbes. Download our recipes and make your own tasty microbial treats.
Free resources on hot topics such as TB, AIDS and microbes and climate change.